Two St. George’s University School of Medicine graduates, Jeff Vacirca, MD ’98, and Orapeleng Phuswane-Katse, MD ’11, BS ’07, are making an impression across various international news publications.
On World Cancer Day, Dr. Vacirca shared his tips for preventing the disease in news outlets throughout Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Dr. Vacirca, who is based in New York, serves as CEO and chairman of the Board at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and is the co-founder of OneOncology. According to OneOncology, the organization “invests in and collaborates with [medical] practices to deliver comprehensive cancer care in communities.”
Addressing audiences in India, Dr. Vacirca shared:
“On World Cancer Day, we are reminded of the profound impact cancer has on India and other nations worldwide. By embracing healthier lifestyles, getting necessary vaccinations, and encouraging early detection, we can collectively reduce the burden of this disease and pave the way for a healthier future for all Indians.”
Read Dr. Vacirca’s insights on incorporating practices for cancer prevention into your daily life.
Dr. Phuswane-Katse was recently profiled in the Botswana-based publication The Voice for her work in public health at the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
In her role as head of preventive programmes, she manages diseases among the population through public health program planning, implementation, and evaluation at both district and national levels.
A graduate of SGU’s School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Phuswane-Katse is using her skills and expertise gained from SGU to make a positive impact in her community.
“We should all strive for an inclusive healthcare system, which is a system that reaches everyone regardless of their socioeconomic status or distance from healthcare facilities,” said Dr. Phuswane-Katse. “One of the ways I am working towards an inclusive health system is by bringing mobile healthcare outreach to rural communities.”
Read more about Dr. Phuswane-Katse’s journey in The Voice.
